Air Canada launches new Dublin-Montreal, Shannon-Toronto services and expands offerings

• Non-stop, seasonal Shannon-Toronto, Dublin-Montreal routes to begin June 2018
• As announced by Travel Extra, existing Dublin-Toronto service will transfer to Air Canada mainline from Air Canada Rouge beginning October 29, with increased frequencies this winter, daily next summer
• Seasonal Dublin-Vancouver service resumes next summer with an increase in frequencies from 3w to 5w

Air Canada currently operates 14 flights a week from Dublin to Toronto and Vancouver under Air Canada Rouge, featuring a 2 cabin service in Economy and Premium Rouge. Its year round service from Dublin to Toronto will switch from Air Canada Rouge to Air Canada mainline from October 29 this year with a 3 cabin service featuring International Business class, Premium Economy and Economy class.

Andrew Murphy, Managing Director, Shannon Airport, Blaithin O’Donnell, Air Canada Sales Manager, Ireland, Declan Power, Head of Aviation Development, Shannon Airport

Bláithín O’Donnell, Sales Manager Ireland for Air Canada, said: “This marks a major expansion of our services in the Irish market and will provide a major boost for both leisure and business tourism from Canada to the island of Ireland. Canada is seen as a prime destination for Irish travellers both from a friends and family visitation perspective and a quality holiday destination. The recent signing of the CETA trade agreement and the increased bilateral visits by Canadian and Irish politicians and government officials have also signalled a growth in business travel between the two countries. 

“I would like to acknowledge the support of Dublin and Shannon airports, the Ireland Canada Business Association, the Embassy of Canada in Dublin, Tourism Ireland and the Irish Embassy in Canada, who have been a great support as we have expanded our services.”

The new services announced today will be on sale from September 19, and include:

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